Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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